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C++ Software Engineer – HFT (High Frequency) – Chicago

Venture Search
Chicago, IL Full Time
POSTED ON 1/26/2026 CLOSED ON 2/26/2026

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C Software Engineer – HFT (High Frequency) – Chicago



A leading global Systematic Trading House is looking to add a Senior C Software Engineer to directly support for Trading Teams. The group is comprised of Software Engineers & Researchers who are responsible for designing, improving and eventually execute automated trading strategies.


As a Senior Software Engineer you will be required to both advise and support more junior team members as well as lead complex technical projects autonomously. Some of the responsibilities will include:

  • Building & maintaining end-to-end high frequency trading infrastructure
  • Provide a deep understanding and knowledge of Trading & Exchanges
  • Work closely with Trading & Research teams to impact revenue generation
  • Responsible for business critical code changes to the production


Ideal Candidates will have:

  • 5 years of C experience in a low-latency systems environment, ideally from a Trading background.
  • Deep understanding of computer science fundamental concepts
  • Experience with Python OR Linux
  • Proven problem solving ability
  • Fluent English

Salary : $250,000 - $500,000

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